Clocking In Podcast
Voices of NC Manufacturing, your host Phil Mintz, Director of the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP). We will be interviewing some of the manufacturers who have made North Carolina manufacturing the powerhouse it is today.
Episode 74
Omni Mold & Die
Production Team
Talent/Host: Phil Mintz
Executive Producer: Phil Mintz
Producer: Loree Blue
Sound/Audio Engineer and Editor: Rich Sigfrit
Graphic Designer: Rich Sigfrit
From MBA to Machine Shop: Luke Taylor’s Journey with Omni Mold & Die
Luke Taylor
With more than 40 years of industry experience, Omni Mold & Die has built a reputation for helping manufacturers solve urgent tooling challenges—repairing “ratty molds,” minimizing downtime, and keeping production lines moving when every minute counts.
In this episode of Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing, host Phil Mintz talks with Luke Taylor, owner of Omni Mold & Die, a high-precision machine shop in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, specializing in the design, machining, repair, and maintenance of plastic injection molds, metal stamping dies, and custom tooling.
Luke’s path into manufacturing was anything but traditional. Armed with degrees from Princeton University and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Luke entered manufacturing through entrepreneurship, purchasing Omni Mold & Die in 2020 after searching for the right small business opportunity. What began as a business acquisition quickly turned into a passion for manufacturing and problem-solving.
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NCMEP | IES | Omni Mold & Die
About the Guest
Luke Taylor is the owner of Omni Mold & Die, a high-precision tooling and machine shop based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, specializing in plastic injection molds, metal stamping dies, and custom tooling repair. Since acquiring the company in 2020, Luke has led Omni through growth and modernization while preserving its 40+ year reputation for quality craftsmanship and responsive customer service. A graduate of Princeton University with an MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Luke took an unconventional path into manufacturing through entrepreneurship and small business acquisition. He is passionate about operational excellence, workforce development, and helping manufacturers solve complex tooling challenges with speed and precision.
About the Host
Dr. Phil Mintz is the Director of NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES). Through his leadership, IES supports manufacturers across the state with resources in innovation, process improvement, workforce development, and business growth.
About NC State University Industry Extension Services
NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES), established in 1955 as the outreach team for the NC State University College of Engineering, provides resources, tools, and customized training programs to help businesses survive, thrive, and grow.
IES delivers comprehensive training and development programs tailored for a diverse range of sectors, including manufacturing, educational and research institutions, healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, defense contractors, aerospace, automotive, energy, and government agencies.
Your IES dedicated Regional Manager is available to assist in identifying and implementing customized solutions, tools, and resources designed to optimize your organization’s productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability. ncstateies.com/RM
